When is it legal to reset the Speedometer to Zero?

I am about to finish a full, body off restoration. Other than screws and bolts everything has been rebuilt, remanufactured or replaced.

TIA
Michael

Not sure of the LEGAL answer, but since most of these old cars are mileage exempt..I wouldn't worry about it and didn't. Just my 2 cents. But I am sure some of our very legal and moral citizens here have the correct answers :D

I agree. After I did the frame off on both my Chevelles, I turned them back to zero. As Mike said, they're mileage exempt, so why not put it back to zero, since the car is basically new anyway.

I since talked to the original owner of my 68 and have documented proof of the mileage, so I will be setting the odometer back to where it should be.

I set my 69 to zero:thumbsup:

In California there is a spot on the pink slip that states if the mileage stated is accurate or not.... if filled out properly no its not illegal to reset at least in Ca many auto's have replacement panels or gauges an stating so when the car is sold is common practice .... altho turning it back an then saying its is original mileage to make a profit is Illegal ...

Don't know what the law says, but anyone who believes that the odometer on an almost 40 year old car will read the correct mileage is a moron. I would go ahead and reset it. ;)

My car had 72,000 original miles prior to restoration. Since it has been 100% restored, I too set mine back to zero.

The only way the speedometer can be set to 0 is if it's not connected or you are at a stop. The ODOMETER, however, is another story. I don't think it's really illegal to reset them, I did, and I'll do it on the Charger and my convertible. Most state titles have abox on the back to check if the mileage is accurate or not.

Should be easy enough to as your local DMV and/or Highway Patrol. Tell 'em you rebuild the entire car and for (whatever) reason you want to set the odometer to zero and see if they have a problem with it. On a 40 year old car I wouldn't think they'd have a problem but there may be a old law on the books that still makes it illegal to tamper with it. Better to ask a state official beforehand than getting it out of impound later. :thumbsup:

Might also ask you insurance carrier, sometimes they have funny ideas.

I'd set it to zero especially if your not trying to sell it based off of that. Most all titles have a clause now for "mileage exempt" or "in excess of mechanical limits". Just my 2 cents.